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Sunday, August 17, 2008

Francis Fukuyama famously proclaimed "the end of history" when the cold war ended. Recent events with the Russians show that he was wrong. Here is an article by Robert Kagan that says it is up to the US to step up again, hopefully with support from the EU.

http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/015/426usidf.asp

It is interesting how movies like "High Noon" reflect the real world. Gary Cooper is like the US, trying to get support from people who are afraid. But, he has to protect them, even if they are unwilling to help themselves. Batman has a similar problem in "Dark Knight." It is interesting that the government shines up a light with a bat that looks a lot like a "W" on it. George W. Bush has a similar problem to Batman. The people he has to protect object to his methods after they are at least more safe.

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